Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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    At Work With Migraine & Everyone Else Out Sick...

    Darkstar1485 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow. first of all... Here's a hug bc you CLEARLY need one. :hug: Your work situation is ridiculous. I agree with Hygiene Queen. Look for a new job. it's clear that there is no room for advancement,...
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    Nursing Clinicals

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm going to start a BSN program this fall, and I'm a little confused about something... My school states (on the online schedule of classes) that my Fundamentals of Nursing class is one day a week...
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Darkstar1485 replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    Gotta dream BIG!
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Darkstar1485 replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    1. 2004 Acura RL ( I totalled my old one a few years back ) 2. A year's supply of contact lenses (the REALLY good ones) 3. Fix my G5 Computer 4. Get my wisdom teeth pulled and cavities filled, and...
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    What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I LOVE Nurse Jackie. The show is hilarious and totally over the
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    What should I do about this Instructor?

    Darkstar1485 replied to dweinz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Long story, but there is a point... I had to take Spanish in college. My uncle died the day of the midterm so I took a bus home and missed the test. I come back to school a week later. I go to...
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    Nursing Clinicals

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    thanks
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    LPN Student debating completing CNA instead

    Darkstar1485 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, I would not quit. I know how hard it was for me to get into to nursing school in the first place. I would have to be dying in order to call it quits. You never know what can happen in...
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    Challenging the NY Exam

    Darkstar1485 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Last year, I was told that I could not take the test in NY until I completed the Nursing assistant course. if you can challenge the test, there should be the option for you to register for the test...
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    Staff at the nursing school I was accepted to are being discouraging and rude

    Darkstar1485 replied to SavannahE's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sure the financial aid rep knows SO much about the nursing program and how hard it is. The first place I go to for academic advisement is the financial aid dept. In case you didn't know, I'm...
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    I have a stalker at work.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, I live in Florida and its a right to work state. I moved from NY to FL a year ago, and the stuff they pull here is unbelievable. I do have a lot to think about. This is a sticky...
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    Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    Darkstar1485 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I found out last month. I was losing it bc I thought I wasn't going to get in. I don't have any additional details regarding orientation or financial aid. I'm super excited and fair wait for my first...
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    I don't think being a CNA is right for me.

    Darkstar1485 replied to white8tiger6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! I hope you get the
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    I have a stalker at work.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for the advice. I just found out that my stalker is BFF with the charge nurse and is related to the DON. Thank god I spoke to my unit manager first about it. I probably would have gotten...
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    I don't think being a CNA is right for me.

    Darkstar1485 replied to white8tiger6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are entitled to feel that way. I mean, let's be honest, wiping a** and smelling urine on a consistant basis is DISGUSTING. No CNA (that I can think of) enjoys that part of the job. I think its...
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    seriously, this "R" word discussion is getting to be too much... Everyone has thier own opinion. let's respect that and move on. I see this getting really intense and its not worth getting worked up...
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    Too FAT to be a nurse?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My doctor told me that "theres nothing worse than a fat nurse". You can go to the thread if you want to read the story. Anyway, you should not let your weight stop you from going to nursing school. If...
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    New CNA in need of options...

    Darkstar1485 replied to ladybug09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA is normally physically demanding, but there are some jobs that aren't. I work in a ALF so I don't have to do any heavy lifting. My residents just need supervision and not skilled nursing...
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    "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Darkstar1485 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol I take the good with bad. I know I am very lucky that my job is lax. It's perfect for a nursing student. It's too bad that the pay is crap so I can't stay here long
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I really liked your story. It helps put things into perspective. Thank you for your kind words. Question, if someone said that they felt "gay"meaning happy, would that offend you or would you just...
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    "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Darkstar1485 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Things are great from 11-5 and then all hell breaks loose. my residents HATE that breakfast is at 7am and fight getting up. I don't know why breakfast can't be later.. I figure old people have earned...
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    CNA salary

    Darkstar1485 replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Central Florida, new hire 7.50 bumped up to 7.67. 1 year exp.
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    No flames, just a friendly debate.In the past, I've ignored and devalued good advice bc I thought the person giving it was a hypocrite. The truth is the truth no matter where it comes from. I think I...
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    darn! i was just about to post the definition. you beat me to the punch! lol. thank
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    double post. Darn cell